Thrilling Conclusion...

Well, I don't know about you, but for me this week has been challenging and exhilarating and so exciting.  It's the first time that I've tried to tackle a theme week, and I love it!  Today is the last day of my SOAP DISPENSER WEEK 2012!!  So today I'd like to share a little love to the periphery of the soap dispenser world.  Like the antibacterial gels, and the hand towels...

I know that antibacterial hand gels are a little controversial.  We don't use them on a regular basis, but for the occasional use they are really convenient.

Purell Advanced Refreshing Gel (8 oz bottle) Cover

Supplies:

100% cotton worsted weight yarn, approx. 40 yards (I used Lion Cotton in Purple)

Size G hook

Yarn needle

ch 28, sl st to first ch to join round (28 st)

R1: ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc to join round (28 st)

R2-17: ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st to first sc to join round (28 st)

R18: ch 1,[(sc 2 st tog) 4 times, 6 sc] 2 times, sl st to first sc to join round (20 st)

R19: ch 1,[(sc 2 st tog) 2 times, 6 sc] 2 times, sl st to first sc to join round (16 st)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

  

Skull Applique

Supplies:

100% cotton worsted weight yarn, approx. 15 yards (I used Bernat Handicrafter 100% Cotton in White)

Size G hook

Yarn needle

ch 5

R1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn (4 st)

R2: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (4 st)

R3: 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn (6 st)

R4: 2 sc in next sc, 4 sc, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn (8 st)

R5-6: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8 st)

R7: sc 2 st tog, 4 sc, sc 2 st tog, ch 1, turn (6 st)

R8: sc 2 st tog, 2 sc, sc 2 st tog (4 st)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Skully eyes:

Size 3 crochet cotton (I used Aunt Lydia’s Size 3 Fashion Crochet Cotton in Plum)

Size D hook

Yarn needle

Small Eye

5 sc in a magic loop, sl st to first sc to close round. 

Tighten loop.  Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Large Eye

10 sc in a magic loop, sl st to first sc to close round. 

Tighten loop.  Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Using photo as reference, stitch eyes to skull.  Embroider three lines across rows 1 and 2 of the skull, to define the teeth.

Stitch the Skully to the cover at a jaunty angle!

Or, if skulls aren't really your thing, the ribbon/button that we made yesterday also would look really cute.  I think this would make a cute back-to-school gift for teachers, especially in your school's colors.  

The other thing that I made today were some towels.  I found some dish towels at Target that I thought needed some decoration.  I chose colors that I love.  You can choose colors that match your kitchen, or your favorite soap dispenser cover! 

The turquoise/red towel was made by making 4 three-color circles.  I made it in Mims's favorite colors, so that she could use it as a face/toothpaste towel in the bathroom.  

Three-Color Circle Towel

Small amount size 3 crochet thread in 3 colors (I used Aunt Lydia's size 3 bamboo thread)

Size D hook

Yarn needle

Sewing needle

Sewing thread to match 

Hand towel/Dish towel

(make 4)

R1: Using Color A: 5 sc in a magic loop, sl st to first sc to join round (5 sc)

R2: ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around,  sl st to first sc to join round (10 sc)

R3: Switch to Color B: ch 1, (2 sc in next st, sc) 5 times,  sl st to first sc to join round (15 sc)

R4: Switch to Color C: ch 1, (2 sc in next st, 2 sc) 5 times,  sl st to first sc to join round (20 sc)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

I would recommend pinning the circles in place before you start sewing them on.  That way you can try out the spacing of the circles before you commit to their final placement.  Hand stitch in place.

The Star Towel was made by making 4 of my mini stars using size 3 crochet thread and a size D crochet hook.  I sewed them onto my dish towel the same way that I sewed the circles onto the Three-Color Circle Towel.

I hope you enjoyed my first theme week, and of course, I hope you found at least one soap dispenser (or idea) that you found appealing.  If you'd like to look over them again, I've added a Theme Collection tab to my side bar and I've included all of the free pattens that I've shared this week.

xoxo